Police link same suspect vehicle to Welland, Port Colborne thefts

Niagara police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect vehicle connected to recent thefts in both Welland and Port Colborne.

On Aug. 11, officers were called to a report of a break-and-enter in a Welland storage unit.

Investigators have determined that the incident happened on Aug. 10 between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Detectives were able to obtain security footage of a suspect vehicle involved as well as a trailer that was stolen.

On Aug. 17, a report was made regarding a belated theft incident from a construction site in Port Colborne.

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Officers learned that the theft occurred on Aug. 10 at 12:30 a.m.

Detectives investigating the Welland incident learned that the suspect vehicle involved in the Port Colborne incident was the same one as the Welland incident.

Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to contact the police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009596.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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